According to reports citing sources, Poonawalla has tendered his resignation to the BJP leadership, citing personal reasons
NEW DELHI — Bharatiya Janata Party national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has triggered speculation about his exit from the party after removing the BJP reference from his bio on X.
His updated bio on X now reads: “Religion: Islam, Culture: Hindu, Ideology: Bhartiya, Author: GST ki Yatra; Lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi.” There is no mention of the BJP in the current bio.
His Instagram bio, however, continues to describe him as “BJP Spokesperson,” as did his earlier bio on X, which has added to the confusion.
According to reports citing sources, Poonawalla has tendered his resignation to the BJP leadership, citing personal reasons.
CNN-News18 reported that he has submitted his resignation to the top brass. As of Friday evening, there has been no official confirmation or denial from either Poonawalla or the BJP headquarters.
Several aggregators also reported that he has resigned and noted that while his X bio no longer mentions the BJP, he continues to describe himself as a “lifelong follower” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
On Friday, Poonawalla shared a clip of his interview in which he said the BJP is the only party that gives a fair chance to everyone, irrespective of family background.
“Only a BJP can give you a self-made person like Narendra Modi ji – the rest will only promote their children and dynasties. Hence, this BJP remains the best bet for the youth…” he captioned the video. He did not comment directly on reports about his resignation.
Poonawalla joined the BJP in late 2017 after quitting the Congress following a public fallout over the party’s presidential election process. He was later elevated as a national spokesperson.
He has been a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Modi and is a regular face in television debates and on social media, known for his sharp attacks on the Congress and its leadership, including Rahul Gandhi.
